Unlock the treasures of Bordeaux

Bordeaux has never been better...

Bordeaux’s greatest names, legends such as Mouton Rothschild and Lafite, are spoken of in hushed tones, but there are hundreds that are overlooked. It's not surprising when you consider Bordeaux produces more wine than the whole of Australia.

But that's where 20 years of experience working in the wine industry and a wealth of contacts comes in very handy. Below you will find rising stars from artisan winemakers and young trendsetters determined to mix it with the greatest and most revered estates.

And the best bit? Bordeaux has witnessed a dramatic leap in quality over the last decade as the great estates have shared their secrets and young, well-travelled winemakers have learnt from top-performing estates in New Zealand, California and South Africa.

Unique, characterful and unmistakably great claret, all the wines displayed here offer fantastic value for money – these are some of the best buys of my career.

Secret stars Bordeaux is a little like being a kid in a giant sweet shop – so many fantastic wines, so much choice (there are over 9000 producers!). And if you know where to look, you can get fantastic deals.

The great estates I’ve had the good fortune to taste some amazing wines during my 20 year buying career, but few compare to these icons. They are life-enhancing experiences that I would recommend to any wine lover.